URL dropped the card for the fifth edition of "Summer Madness" yesterday (Sept. 10) and fans/critics have taken to Twitter to voice their excitement/dismay.
The announcement caused definite blowback from those who had high expectations for "The Superbowl Of Battle Rap" and who wanted to see the card filled with established superstars like Murda Mook, Tsu Surf, Conceited, B Magic, Math Hoffa, Hitman Holla and Daylyt. There were also those who wanted to see emcees currently on hot streaks such as Chilla Jones, Danja Zone and Danny Myers. Instead URL has continued to push many of the newer league-exclusive names we saw earlier this year on "Rookies vs. Vets" and "Redemption" including Mr. Wavy, Steams, Chess and T-Top.
But despite the gripes, there has also been a wave of fans who have been defending the card and who are hyped for many of the match-ups. Loaded Lux's return, Calicoe vs. Tay Roc and O'fficial vs. Ms. Hustle are all generating significant positive buzz from most corners of the Internet.
People seem to be fine with the card on YouTube as well, with the trailer netting around 65,000 views (with 1,563 Likes and 143 dislikes) after 24 hours.
Here's a look at some of the reaction from battlers, bloggers and fans.
What would have been you guys preferred SM5 card? No one is ever satisfied
— Mook. (@MurdaMookez) September 11, 2015
Lux is on Summer Madness 5.
— IG: Mickey.Factz (@MickeyFactz) August 22, 2015
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Summer Madness 5 card might be the worst of them all.
— bishop (@Just_Bishop) September 8, 2015
This Summer madness 5 card done changed so much from day 1.....this gonna be interesting how the battles play out. Sept 26th.
— UnbiasReview (@UnbiasReview) September 9, 2015
Yikes. that Summer Madness 5 card lookin super light lol
— The Saurus (@TheSaurus831) September 10, 2015
Ain't really fucking wit the sm5 card... no hate tho.. good luck 2 Everybody
— SLICK TALK GOD (@TheRealGoodz) September 10, 2015
of course Bitter battle rappers gon talk down on #SM5 but guess what... its gona sell out REGARDLESS!!!
— ALL OF THEE ABOVE (@JohnJohnDaDon) September 11, 2015
A matter of fact I want niggas soul on#sm5 I'm not settling for a 3-0 I want yall to never want him around
— Big T aka (Big Tuna) (@bigt_tuna) September 10, 2015
Crazy that @hollowdadon beat the 2 guys headlining SM5 in a span of a year.
— #FireMikeMcCarthy (@GhostFaceSigma) September 10, 2015
https://twitter.com/IslandBoy_94/status/642413335934316544
https://twitter.com/OneTime4TheLove/status/642396029397110784
HONESTLY IDK HOW TO FEEL ABOUT #SM5 PREDICTION BLOG DROPPING SOON❗️❗️❗️❗️WE GOT SHIT TO TALK ABOUT
— SINCERE CYPHERZ (@sincere_cypherz) September 11, 2015
Last Prediction @Steamsley & @CakeLyfe_CHESS going finish the job at SM5 no more games
— Ya Girl's Favorite Sensei🤫🤫 (@HollyHoodSensei) September 10, 2015
@MsHuSTLe127 vs @OfficialRealRap is going to be battle of the night at SM5 #savethefile
— Grey Hoodie Streets (@sbtheemcee) September 11, 2015
FOR ANYBODY THAT PREORDERED A WHACK ASS SM5 TICKET I SAY WE FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ON @SMACKWHITE IF YOU WANT YOUR MONEY BACK
— Johnnie Cool (@Johnniecoolbm) September 11, 2015
Roc vs Calicoe might be best battle off SM5
— A.P.M. ™ (@posefortheCAM) September 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/BrooklynWavy718/status/642380850932248576
Even though I don't like the card for #SM5 ... @ThisIsTwiZz laced this trailer as usual 🔥
— CrookLanta L.O.M (@BrooklynWavy718) September 10, 2015
Suge finally on Summer Madness #Jersey
— Anthony WOJas (@_D3adpool) September 11, 2015
@TheRealTayRoc tbh chilla danny or danja deserves IMO but card still good nigs is buggin#sm5
— ANT (@itsantdoe816) September 11, 2015
I hope that every battler on #SM5 sees the fan skepticism online and uses it as motivation to go Super Saiyan 3 on the day of the battles
— Michael C. Hughes (@Hughes1128) September 11, 2015
Thoughts? Let us know in the comments section below.
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